Police have seized dozens of cannabis plants, confiscated 40 wraps of class A drugs and arrested three men in a drugs crackdown in south Bristol.

On Saturday, February 24, a police officer in plain clothes witnessed a drug deal taking place in Spring Street in Bedminster. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.

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A few days later, on Monday, February 26, police found cannabis growing at a property in Knowle West.

A total of 30 plants were seized from the St Whytes Road address, and a force spokesman said officers were hoping to make arrests in connection with the drugs shortly.

Later the same day, a 19-year-old man was arrested after he had 40 wraps of suspected class A drugs on him.

Police spotted him making an apparent drug deal on nearby Wallingford Road, and he has been released pending investigation.

Drugs seized from a man in Wallingford Road

Officers also arrested a 35-year-old man in Broadbury Road as he was wanted on a warrant in relation to a theft.

Neighbourhood officer PC Richard Jeffery said police were working to reduce the harm caused by drugs in Hartcliffe, Knowle, Bishopsworth and Withywood.

He added: “We need the support of local people, who act as our eyes and ears on the ground. If you suspect drug-dealing is happening near to where you live, please report this, so that we can take action."

Information can be given to the police by calling 101. Anyone who does not want to talk to the police can speak to Crimsetoppers anonymously.